Inherited and Acquired Traits of Animals

The video tutorial explains traits as characteristics of living things, distinguishing between inherited and acquired traits. Inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring, including physical features and instinctive behaviors. Examples include dimples, hair color, and specific animal traits like a giraffe's long neck. Acquired traits are learned behaviors developed through practice and experience, such as playing an instrument or hunting skills in animals. The video highlights the importance of both types of traits for the success of animal species.

What are inherited traits?

• Physical and instinctive traits passed from parents to offspring

• Skills acquired through practice

• Behaviors developed during adulthood

• Characteristics learned from the environment

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait in humans?

• Eye color

• Playing the piano

• Hunting skills

• Ability to fetch a ball

What is a distinctive inherited trait of Siberian Huskies?

• Ability to run extremely fast

• Natural herding skills

• Thick coats of fur for cold climates

• Long necks and legs

How are acquired traits developed?

• By instinctive behaviors

• Through genetic inheritance

• Through environmental adaptation

• By learning and practice over a lifetime

Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait in animals?

• Webbed feet in ducks

• Hunting skills in cats

• Fur color in giraffes

• Natural herding in Border Collies